Meet Our Guides

Kyle Rogness is a second-year guide who hails from Virginia. Currently, he is studying for an Associates in Fire Science at Colorado Mountain College, Leadville. He is a certified Firefighter and EMT-b and after graduating from the CMC Fire Academy he now works with Leadville Lake County Fire & Rescue. Kyle loves mountain biking, hiking, frisbee, listening to music, playing instruments (piano and currently learning the uke and harmonica), longboarding, 4-wheel driving, picking flowers (yes, really! Like, a LOT!) and thrift shopping for vintage literature! What warms his heart most, though, is spending time with dear friends. Kyle is continually learning what it means to walk through the deserts and how God can sustain and provide despite Kyle’s sinful nature to wander. He is looking forward to seeing God grow and mature those who come to Journey Quest, patron or staff, and for God to openly parade His beauty and goodness through Journey Quest and it’s staff. Kyle can’t wait to be challenged, be goofy, be serving, be filled up, be poured out, and be more like Christ.

This is Tim’s first year at Journey Quest. Tim is from Lexington, Kentucky and goes to college down the road at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. He is a rising senior studying psychology and adventure education & leadership. Tim hopes to pursue the biological and research field of psychology while also serving in the missions field for mental health. Through the adventure leadership program, Tim has developed a passion for outdoor ministry and wilderness therapy. When not studying, Tim loves working as a barista for a coffee shop, spending time with his two dogs, serving at his local missions center, and being in the presence of his friends.

Tim is excited to see what God has in store for him this summer and to grow in whatever areas God is teaching him. He is particularly expectant God will teach him how to be more present, patient, and to lean more into trusting God throughout the day-to-day while pouring into others. He is also excited for the change of scenery Colorado provides compared to his home in Kentucky. 

Annabelle is joining Journey Quest for her first summer, after a year with Worldview at the Abbey. There, she has spent the 2022-2023 school year with twenty-five other lively young adults studying Christianity, philosophy and making life-long memories. If she’s not in school or working, she hopes to be swing dancing, laughing with friends and family, or writing.   She is a Canon City local and homeschool grad, grateful for the opportunity to learn the outdoors side of Colorado while serving the Lord. Annabelle is passionate about people and loves relational ministry. She is excited to make the most of the river and mountains of her childhood. If there’s anything that she wants God to teach her over the summer of 2023, it’s endurance and humility.  Annabelle will be working towards a degree in social work in the fall. In the far future, she sees herself married and raising a large homeschool family while working out of her house as a self-employed Christian counselor. Annabelle is heading into the season eager for deep relationship and spiritual growth.

Riley Currado joined Journey Quest in 2022 and is excited to be back for a second year. After growing up at a Christian camp in Southern California, he and his family decided to try a new adventure, so they learned about Journey Quest and moved to Colorado. His parents and sister serve in various roles at Journey Quest, but Riley’s role is raft guiding. He loves the mountains and rivers, and he is excited to meet guests who share that love as well. As he guides them down the river, he hopes to share in conversation about the ultimate wilderness guide: the Creator of the world. If you find yourself on a raft with him this season, ask how trusting God and finding community in the family of Christ have guided him. You could also ask about him mountain biking, athleticism, writing, investing, or HVAC-R and the trades. 

This is Evan’s second year at Journey Quest. He lives in Charleston, SC and attends the local trade college “Trident Technical” for Hvac, while also working for the company, “Aloha Heating and Air”. His favorite things to do are exploring the outdoors, carpentry, and watching spaghetti western movies. With the opportunity that God has given him, through Journey Quest, he now takes on the role of leader and works on being an example to those around him while sharing the love of Jesus with them. He is most excited to make good memories with his fellow guides this summer. Whether going down the river, on some wizard rapids, or hiking up the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, Evan is pumped for whatever the summer brings.

Olivia is thrilled for her first season at Journey Quest! She was adopted at age two from Guangzhou, China, and since then has been raised in Canon City, Colorado. She is a current student at Pueblo Community College and will start the nursing program this upcoming fall. She graduated last year from high school with not only a high school diploma, but an associates degree in general studies. Olivia is an EMT-IV and is working at American Medical Response (AMR) part time. Outside of school she loves to rock climb, snowboard, hike, paddle board, socialize with friends and family, and travel when time allows. Olivia hopes during her 1st year at Journey Quest that God will help her not only to be courageous, but put a spark of Jesus into people’s lives. She is excited for the adventures that lay ahead this summer as well grow in her faith spiritually and relationally. 

Luke Frost is returning to Journey Quest for his third summer after taking two seasons off for school. Now that he has graduated from Toccoa Falls College with a double major in Communication and Ministry Leadership, he’s ready to get back on the river and rock! Luke is originally from Marondera, a small town in the African country of Zimbabwe and loves to do anything outside (snowboarding, rock climbing, rafting, hiking, etc). In his free time, he enjoys taking friends down the river, up rock walls, and to whatever Marvel movie was just released. This summer, Luke is most excited for the opportunity to meet new people and see how God will use every interaction to grow and shape him. 

Kileen has worked with Journey Quest for four seasons. She is originally from western Colorado, but now considers Canon City home. She has spent the last couple years working with middle and high school aged students in various capacities, her favorite being The Bridge Youth Center in Canon City. She loves the friendships she has developed with students as a result of this work. During her first summer at Journey Quest she met her husband, Kyle, and they are expecting a daughter this fall! This summer she is excited to meet guests who come through Journey Quest, and support guides as they pour themselves out to spread the Gospel.

Nick Reagan is joining the team for his first year at Journey Quest. Originally from Georgia, he spent most of his life in Woodbridge, Virginia until he went to Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. He is majoring in Adventure Education & Leadership and minoring in Sociology.  When not in school, he is either working at a climbing gym or climbing outside, you may even spot him climbing the side of a building. Other than climbing, Nick enjoys trying new recipes in the kitchen with his friends. In this season, he is most excited about being able to be outside in God’s creation. One of his passions in life is showing others the beauty that is found outdoors. His biggest goal this summer is to learn to trust God through the hardships and the twists and turns.

 Katie Hampton is stoked for her first season with Journey Quest! She is from Boise, Idaho and grew up running the Payette river and galavanting through the Sawtooth Mountains. She earned her Bachelor’s in Communication and was involved as a leader in the Outdoor Program at Boise State. She is going into her second year of her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Denver Seminary with the hopes of starting her own wilderness therapy company someday. During her undergrad and postgrad, she has done a variety of backpacking, climbing, and whitewater guiding with other wilderness ministries. She heard about Journey Quest through their partnership with Seeds Wilderness Therapy while working as a field instructor. When she is not studying or working, you can find Katie climbing, kayaking, alpine skiing, improving new recipes in the kitchen, drinking kombucha, singing, writing, or telling a long story. This summer, Katie is excited to work as a vessel for the Holy Spirit while sharpening her raft guiding skills. She is grateful for the opportunity to work alongside other guides with a passion for wilderness ministry.